Beenaj Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Beenaj
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice; 1 cup sugar; ½ cup ghee; 2 cloves; 1 cinnamon stick; 2 -3 cardamoms; 8 -10 pistachios; 8 -10 almonds; 15 -20 raisins; 3 drops saffron color; 6 cups water

Servings: persons

1 cup basmati rice
1 cup sugar
½ cup ghee
2 cloves
1 cinnamon stick
2 -3 cardamoms
8 -10 pistachios
8 -10 almonds
15 -20 raisins
3 drops saffron color
6 cups water

1
Blanch (optional) almonds and pistas, cut into thin slivers.
2
Wash and soak rice for 10 minutes.
3
Put water to boil, add rice, cook till 3/4 done.
4
It is done when grain gets mashed between fingers only when forced.
5
Drain out all water.
6
Cool in a large plate.
7
Add sugar and mix gently till with hands till well blended.
8
Heat ghee.
9
Add cloves, cinnamon and cardamom.
10
Add rice, and toss gently with spatula.
11
Dilute colour in 1/2 cup water, sprinkle over rice.
12
When well mixed, cover and simmer till all moisture evaporates.
13
Garnish with pista and almonds.
14
Serve hot.

1580

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

151

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup basmati rice, 1 cup sugar, ½ cup ghee, 2 cloves, and more.

Yes, Beenaj falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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